Apartments for Rent in the Oak Square Neighborhood of Brighton, MA (8,857 Rentals)

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property at 82 Gardena St

82 Gardena St

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property at 116 Dustin St

116 Dustin St

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property at 157 Murdock St

157 Murdock St

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property at 35 Chiswick Rd

35 Chiswick Rd

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Square, Brighton, MA

Ranked #107

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Boston. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. This residential neighborhood is a leading area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and having the best learning and education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is something that is important for them. This submarket is a highly-rated section of town for its the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Oak Square has now become known as one of the best upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of town has emerged as one of our preferred communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Oak Square Neighborhood in Brighton, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Square

How much are Studio apartments in Oak Square?

There are currently 439 Studio Apartments in Oak Square with rent ranges from $1,050 to $9,981 with an average price of $2,499.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Oak Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Oak Square ranges from $950 to $14,482 with an average monthly rent of $2,864.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oak Square range from $375 to $25,152. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,416.

How expensive are Oak Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,979 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oak Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $12,500 - averaging $3,874 for the location.

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